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Stroud Green councillor quits Labour over Starmer's leadership

Alexandra Worrell cites concerns over government's policies on immigration, climate change, welfare and Gaza in resignation statement
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Stroud Green councillor quits Labour over Starmer's leadership
Alexandra Worrell cites concerns over government's policies on immigration, climate change, welfare and Gaza in resignation statement
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November 26, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Council warns it may need another £57m in government financial support

Opposition Lib Dems call for independent experts to be brought in to help get the council’s finances back on track
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Council warns it may need another £57m in government financial support
Opposition Lib Dems call for independent experts to be brought in to help get the council’s finances back on track
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November 26, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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New classrooms open at Tottenham special school

The expansion at Broadwater Farm creates space for 18 autistic children to learn and play
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New classrooms open at Tottenham special school
The expansion at Broadwater Farm creates space for 18 autistic children to learn and play
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November 26, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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Mayor urged to ban ads promoting cars and flights

Green assembly member claims good work on reducing air pollution undermined by allowing ads promoting fossil fuel consumption
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Mayor urged to ban ads promoting cars and flights
Green assembly member claims good work on reducing air pollution undermined by allowing ads promoting fossil fuel consumption
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November 25, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Tottenham man charged with murder of second woman

Simon Levy is now charged with killing both Sheryl Wilkins and Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo, as well as raping a third victim
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Tottenham man charged with murder of second woman
Simon Levy is now charged with killing both Sheryl Wilkins and Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo, as well as raping a third victim
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November 24, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Haringey councillor suspended by Labour after 'deport foreigners' message

An account named Sheila Peacock posted the message on WhatsApp but later said they "did not where this came from"
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Haringey councillor suspended by Labour after 'deport foreigners' message
An account named Sheila Peacock posted the message on WhatsApp but later said they "did not [know] where this came from"
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November 21, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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Wood Green pub's toilets win critical acclaim

The bogs at Spouters Corner have been praised by Loo of the Year Awards judges
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Wood Green pub's toilets win critical acclaim
The bogs at Spouters Corner have been praised by Loo of the Year Awards judges
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November 21, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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More regular trains set to serve Seven Sisters Station at peak times

Transport for London has amended its Weaver Line timetable to try to reduce congestion on the London Overground platforms at rush hours
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More regular trains set to serve Seven Sisters Station at peak times
Transport for London has amended its Weaver Line timetable to try to reduce congestion on the London Overground platforms at rush hours
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November 21, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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CCTV released by Wood Green murder detectives as £20k reward put up

Camilo Palacio was shot dead in July 2022 near Wood Green Station but no-one has yet been convicted of his murder
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CCTV released by Wood Green murder detectives as £20k reward put up
Camilo Palacio was shot dead in July 2022 near Wood Green Station but no-one has yet been convicted of his murder
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November 21, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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Claims that City Hall 'embellished' affordable housing figures

Sir Sadiq Khan accused of “misleading” voters in last year’s election campaign
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Claims that City Hall 'embellished' affordable housing figures
Sir Sadiq Khan accused of “misleading” voters in last year’s election campaign
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November 21, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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GLA struggling to plug £19m budget gap amid warning over West Ham relegation

United's poor Premier League form could end up costing City Hall another £2.2m thanks to Boris Johnson "own goal"
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GLA struggling to plug £19m budget gap amid warning over West Ham relegation
United's poor Premier League form could end up costing City Hall another £2.2m thanks to Boris Johnson "own goal"
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November 20, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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Wood Green murderer jailed for at least 22 years

The decomposed body of 40-year-old Marvin Dickson was found in a bathtub by Met Police officers last year
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Wood Green murderer jailed for at least 22 years
The decomposed body of 40-year-old Marvin Dickson was found in a bathtub by Met Police officers last year
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November 19, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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TfL provides £10m funding boost for bus services in Haringey

Funding will help to cut journey times, make bus travel more attractive, increase overall ridership and offer buses as a preferred alternative to cars
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TfL provides £10m funding boost for bus services in Haringey
Funding will help to cut journey times, make bus travel more attractive, increase overall ridership and offer buses as a preferred alternative to cars
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November 19, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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Nature and housing can work together, insists City Hall boss

Concerns around increased urban density displacing nature have been raised as London aims to build 88,000 homes per year
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Nature and housing can work together, insists City Hall boss
Concerns around increased urban density displacing nature have been raised as London aims to build 88,000 homes per year
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November 18, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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Council criticised over rising use of bailiffs

Campaign group Acorn accuses council of "profiting from hardship" but local authority says it doesn't send bailiffs to people deemed vulnerable
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Council criticised over rising use of bailiffs
Campaign group Acorn accuses council of "profiting from hardship" but local authority says it doesn't send bailiffs to people deemed vulnerable
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November 15, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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Royal Free London among worst for cancer treatment backlogs

The NHS trust which manages several North London hospitals continues to miss the NHS target for starting cancer treatment within two months of an urgent referral
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Royal Free London among worst for cancer treatment backlogs
The NHS trust which manages several North London hospitals continues to miss the NHS target for starting cancer treatment within two months of an urgent referral
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November 14, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Man guilty of murdering 'perfect uncle' for a bag of shopping in Manor House

Peter Augustine killed 87-year-old John Mackey while robbing him of shopping that included a cottage pie and a newspaper
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Man guilty of murdering 'perfect uncle' for a bag of shopping in Manor House
Peter Augustine killed 87-year-old John Mackey while robbing him of shopping that included a cottage pie and a newspaper
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November 14, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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Wood Green man convicted of murder after bathtub body discovery

Distraught family of victim Marvin Dickson say "no verdict can ever bring him back"
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Wood Green man convicted of murder after bathtub body discovery
Distraught family of victim Marvin Dickson say "no verdict can ever bring him back"
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November 13, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Council claims 'substantial improvements' made over social care

Apology and change of management team at Haringey Council comes after ombudsman revealed over 1,000 emails had been left unread in social work inbox
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Council claims 'substantial improvements' made over social care
Apology and change of management team at Haringey Council comes after ombudsman revealed over 1,000 emails had been left unread in social work inbox
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November 13, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Half of Londoners would ditch cars if public transport was cheaper, survey suggests

Survey also finds one third of Londoners would choose public transport if it was less crowded, safer and more reliable
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Half of Londoners would ditch cars if public transport was cheaper, survey suggests
Survey also finds one third of Londoners would choose public transport if it was less crowded, safer and more reliable
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November 13, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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Just two affordable homes start construction in Haringey since April

Some London boroughs have even recorded no affordable starts at all as Sadiq Khan is warned to "get a handle" on the situation
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Just two affordable homes start construction in Haringey since April
Some London boroughs have even recorded no affordable starts at all as Sadiq Khan is warned to "get a handle" on the situation
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November 12, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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Classical music festival returns to Highgate

Highgate International Chamber Music Festival brings together leading musicians from around the world to perform in unique combinations
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Classical music festival returns to Highgate
Highgate International Chamber Music Festival brings together leading musicians from around the world to perform in unique combinations
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November 11, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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Reform's assembly members criticised for missing City Hall remembrance event

Neither Alex Wilson nor Keith Prince, who recently defected from the Conservative Party, were present at the event
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Reform's assembly members criticised for missing City Hall remembrance event
Neither Alex Wilson nor Keith Prince, who recently defected from the Conservative Party, were present at the event
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November 11, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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Reform's assembly members criticised for missing City Hall remembrance event

Neither Alex Wilson nor Keith Prince, who recently defected from the Conservative Party, were present at the event
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Reform's assembly members criticised for missing City Hall remembrance event
Neither Alex Wilson nor Keith Prince, who recently defected from the Conservative Party, were present at the event
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November 11, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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Plans to provide 44 new homes at Bruce Grove almshouses approved

Existing properties will also be revamped as the almshouses are described as “no longer fit for purpose”
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Plans to provide 44 new homes at Bruce Grove almshouses approved
Existing properties will also be revamped as the almshouses are described as “no longer fit for purpose”
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November 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM